HPCP 299-001_Fall 2013.doc 8/13/2013 1

College o f Charles ton

Program in Historic Preservation and Community Planning - Department of Art History Fall 2013 - HPCP 299-001 Histor i c Preservat ion Studio

James L. Ward, SC RLA, Senior Instructor wardj@cofc.edu Class meets on Monday: 2:00–5:00 PM 12 Bull Street lecture room and studios WEB PAGE showing syllabi, notes, etc: http://wardj.people.cofc.edu/Index.html

Open Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00-2:00 PM

And three Fridays a month (email ahead) or by appointment

Be sure to check the Lectures for HP Preservation Studio for a variety of information useful for the course

Course Descr ipt ion and Content Our work this semester will be not only to document a building and try to understand how old buildings work but also to help in a long standing effort to resolve many long standing issues of saving the “Holy City”. This is part of an ongoing effort by the Charleston Preservation Society and one that can lead directly into internships, volunteer opportunities and preservation jobs. Before we go there, however, we need to understand what it is we are trying to do and how it fits in the overall effort of the major. At the end of the course, students will present their preservation ideas directly to CPS.

A large part of the appeal of the Preservation and Planning curriculum is preparing the student for focused, professional training in graduate school as planner, architect, landscape architect, and the like. For others, it is a way to refresh their academic training with practical applications and real problem solving - aspects which are parts of all of our lives.

This studio in Historic Preservation will provide the basic skills for observing, measuring, and recording various aspects of historic structures. It will also be a useful adjunct to the other studios in Preservation and Conservation activities as well as

HPCP 299-001_Fall 2013.doc 8/13/2013 2

Architectural Design, Urban Design and Landscape Design & Preservation as well as Building Pathology and other special topics courses. We will be considering not just the visible artifact, but also analyzing it as far from inert. We will also spend time on larger questions in construction and preservation, as well as in rehabilitation.

Each semester, however, I strive to bring to you a study site that is challenging and entails important and relevant issues in preservation today. Although the basic skill set taught is very similar from semester to semester, the site/building and emphasis of the lectures varies as warranted. The work you do in this studio can have important applications to your career and in turn can influence the outcomes of the thinking and work developed for these buildings and sites. Texts: AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY, NOT REQUIRED BUT REOMMENDED, TO PURCHASE

1. Recording Historic Structures edited by John Burns 2. HABS/HAER Standards as available on-line at http://www.nps.gov/hdp/standards/HABS/HABSrecording.htm 3. Preservation of Historic Architecture by Department of the Interior, National

Park Service 4. Handouts as provided in class 5. Additional information coming available during class will be added to my

“Delicious” account and be tagged “HPCP299”.

Spec ial Considerat ions for Studio Work GENERAL:

ü This format is a dynamic method for developing individual effort as well as for developing a team approach to problem solving.

ü The studio provides time during class to work on projects but is completely dependent on work completed out of class to pursue the topics adequately. You will need to meet as groups outside of class.

ü You should come to class with your materials prepared to work on your project until and after you meet with the Instructor. It is important to discuss topics in class and methods of presentation with students and Instructor.

ü Returning studio students who have experience with AutoCAD will have the option of developing skills with computer aided drafting and imaging for their individual drawing assignments after the midterm.

ü 24/7 access is allowed subject to the requirements of Public Safety. Those numbers are listed on the studio walls and on the outside door.

ü All s tudents are encouraged to deve lop the ir personal port fo l io . As such al l s tudents are required to keep or ig inals o f the ir drawings and wri t t en information and turn in pr ints and copies . I cannot assure s tudents that a copy o f the ir work wi l l be avai lable .

COLLEGE EQUIPMENT ü Measurement equipment is available for check-out from the Departmental Secretary.

You must use equipment specifically labeled with your team number. You are responsible for this equipment. Students will be responsible for the return in good order of all equipment in their charge. Any damage or loss shall be paid for prior to issuing grade for course.

ü Computer usage for AutoCAD is subject to reserved sign up times as may be posted on the door to secretary’s office. The machine is under the stairs in the common room.

HPCP 299-001_Fall 2013.doc 8/13/2013 3

ü Desks and flat file storage will be assigned to students at the beginning of the semester for that semester only. Any items left after the day of the exam is subject to being removed and disposed of. Drawers available for this class will be duly labeled.

ü Desks are limited and will be used by several other teams and individuals. You cannot leave your work taped down without its being in the way of other students.

ü Additional light bulbs are available in the administrator’s office by request. ü Office copiers will not be available for student use. You may use other college

copying facilities such as at the library. Miscellany, but Important

ü Attendance is required. It will be important to discuss topics in class and will supplement the readings. Multiple unexplained or unexcused absences are sufficient grounds for failing the course. SPECIAL NOTE: More than three unexcused absences will result in a grade of ‘WF’ at the Instructor’s discretion. Students who leave early without specific permission will be counted as absent.

ü All drawings turned in for grade shall be a print measuring 24” X 36”. No originals will be accepted. Prints and copies will be kept by Instructor. Color drawings for presentations are acceptable, if done on a print and will be returned after being recorded by Instructor by the end of the term. All drawings submitted to Professor shall include complete title information shown in an organized way (as attached) including name and/or team members, date, and assignment number.

ü The honor code of the College of Charleston applies to this course including provisions for cheating and plagiarism.

ü There will be no make-up exams or delays in quiz or exam deadlines without an excuse approved by the Dean of Students’ office presented in a timely manner. If approved by Instructor ahead of time, delays in handing in drafting assignments will lower grades by 5 points for every class they are late.

ü In every instance, communication with the Instructor is essential to coordinate your work. If you send an email, please make sure I acknowledge it as email from the COC computers are frequently infected with viruses. In no case will I be opening attachments. I may not be getting your messages. I also have a mailbox at 12 Bull and pick up drawings from a drop off box outside the office.

ü Students are responsible for their own equipment. Any items left in drawers or on desks are problematic especially as multiple other courses are using the studios.

HPCP 299-001_Fall 2013.doc 8/13/2013 4

INDIVIDUAL DRAFTING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (not complete, but a good start) This equipment is available from Artist & Craftsman and their process have been shown here. They are also available generally from Office Depot, Staples, and in other locations. You should shop for best prices and availability.

Ø QUANT ITEM # DESCRIPTION 1 DESCRIPTION 2 SIZE SUG LIST PRICE EXT PRICE Ø 1 4165 ROLLING RULER 312 PARALLEL 12" 10.25 8.31 8.31 Ø 1 4192 CIRCLE RADIUS *OBS* 142R TEMPLATEEACH 14.10 11.42 11.42 Ø 1 4861 B&R TRACE ROLL 2 041R242000 LW TRACE2420 10.32 6.50 6.50 (one for every team) Ø 1 8677 CLEAR PRINT PADS 1000-2416 GRID 1117 43.45 35.20 35.20 (one for every team) Ø 1 9021 DESIGN ERASER 74201 PEEL OFF MGCRB 1.44 1.10 1.10 for pencil drawings on vellum) Ø 1 11821 CTH TRIANGULAR SCALE TS-656 ARCH TRIANGUL 4.75 3.85 3.85 Ø 1 11829 CTH COMPASS DI-890 SPEED BOW COM 5.95 4.82 4.82 Ø 1 11831 CTH ERASING SHIELD ES-1 ERASING SHIELD 1.25 1.02 1.02 Ø 1 11883 CTH ADJ TRIANGLE AT-10 10 ADJUSTABLE 10 12.00 9.72 9.72 Ø 1 12247 TAPE MEASURE ATM25 25FT 15.95 12.92 12.92 Ø 1 12745 MECHANICAL PENCIL 925 03 NA 925 0.3MM.3MM 7.34 5.62 5.62 Ø 1 12746 MECHANICAL PENCIL 925 05 NA 925 0.5MM.5MM 7.34 5.62 5.62 Ø 1 17564 DUSTING BRUSH 989 01BK MINI ea 4.19 3.20 3.20 Ø 1 26552 PLASTIC ERASER 526 508 COMBI EACH 1.98 1.51 1.51 (for ink drawings on vellum) Ø 1 31806 MICROPERM PEN XEOK01-49 BLA .25M 2.79 2.13 2.13 Ø 1 31807 MICROPERM PEN XEOK03-49 BLA .35M 2.79 2.13 2.13 Ø 1 32571 LUMOGRAPH PENCIL 100-2H 2H 1.67 1.28 1.28 Ø 19 Unit(s) Subtotal: 124.89 Ø 8.500 % Tax: 10.62 Ø RECEIPT TOTAL: 135.51 Ø BY SHOPPING AT ARTIST & CRAFTSMAN SUPPLY YOU HAVE SAVED: 33.70 Ø Tendered: 135.51 Ø ADD:

0.1 MM MICROPERM PEN Ø 0.7 MM MICROPERM PEN Ø Notes: Please verify pens are in working order and not dried out before leaving

the store. Ø ALSO:

1. Access to a camera (one per team as noted in schedule) 2. Something to put your stuff in and carry it around (a canvas bag is fine)

EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT FROM OFFICE You are responsible for this equipment be ing re turned to the o f f i c e in good working order . There i s a s ign-out sheet , which must be counters igned by the Departmental Secre tary or the Professor .

1. 200’ tape 2. Laser measuring devise for heights, bucket trucks, and/or required ladders 3. Non-destructive moisture meter 4. HOBO devices for IAQ 5. Air Temp, RH, light meter, wind speed measurement device 6. Wooden Stakes, nails, nylon string, string levels, carpenter's square, calipers,

and moulding gauge 7. Theodolite, tripod and rod 8. AutoCAD loaded on office computer (Professor’s Permission) 9. As available in studio, drafting tables, drafting surfaces, parallel bars, benches,

lights, and drawing files. You should put your group number and names on what you want use of. Some sharing of desks with other classes will be

HPCP 299-001_Fall 2013.doc 8/13/2013 5

required. We will try to allow exclusive use of drawing drawers by respective teams. This is unsecured and should not be used to keep irreplaceable or expensive items.

All teams shal l have desk and drawings s tored and c l eared out o f s tudios by last day o f exams. Anything l e f t there shal l be subjec t to disposal . Desks and equipment ass igned to individuals shal l be checked prior to i ssuing grades . I f there are miss ing pieces or i f i t i s in disrepair , a “Incomplete” wi l l be i ssued.

Grading Criteria # Description Type of

project Due date - 2:00 PM

% of total

1 Handwriting exercise Individual 9/2 3% 2 Plan pencil drawings Team 9/9 3% 3 Photos laid out of areas of

responsibility Team 9/16 4%

4 Elevation pencil drawings Team 9/16 5% 5 Detail pencil drawings with

detail research proposal Individual 9/23 5%

6 Deadline for resubmittals 9/30 7 Readings Quiz Individual IN CLASS 10/7 10% Total percentage as a basis for midterm grade 30% 8 Historical report Team 10/21 10% 9 Final plans Team 10/28 10% 10 Final elevations Team 11/4 10% 11 Final detail Individual 11/11 10% 12 Deadline for resubmittals 11/18 13 Readings Quiz Individual TO BE

DETERMINED 15%

14 FINAL PRESENTATION Individual 12/2 15% Total indiv idual

55%

Total t eam

45%

FRIDAY is the deadl ine day for HP studio at 2:00. 10 points late penal ty for each day.

HPCP 299-001_Fall 2013.doc 8/13/2013 6

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

1 Introduction Basic concepts, course objectives, miscellaneous policies Equipment Needs and desk/storage assignments; Drafting and text assignments Class Organization and team organization, volunteers sought Equipment policies and handouts

2 Read for class the fist half of Burns and scan the HABS handout Reading discussion Discuss drafting techniques and scale issues; Discuss field equipment and measurements (per HABS) Discuss dimensioning and field measurement techniques

3 DRAFTING measurements for PLANS Supervised Drafting in Studio On si te (we wi l l meet in c lass f i rs t )

4 DRAFTING measurements for ELEVATIONS Supervised Drafting in Studio On si te (we wi l l meet in c lass f i rs t )

5 DRAFTING measurements for DETAILS Supervised Drafting in Studio On si te (we wi l l meet in c lass f i rs t )

6 Historic reporting lecture Review and discussion Review individual details for comments

8 Field Trip to other churhes 7 Ø Quiz (individual) first half on Burns text, HABS manual, and lectures

8 Preservation Lecture #1 (first 1.5 hours) Historic Structures Planning PHA, ch 14, 17,18, 32, 35 and class handout on structures report Supervised Drafting for Ink techniques

9 Preservation Lecture #2 (first 1.5 hours) Exterior Shell PHA, ch 1, 4, 6, 19, 19, and 29 Work day for plans

10 Preservation Lecture #3 (first 1.5 hours) Details PHA, ch 2, 9, 10, 28, 37 Work day for elevations

11 Preservation Lecture #4 (first 1.5 hours) IAQ and technologies PHA, ch 3, 24, 39 Hobo Information provided and moisture equipment demonstrated Work day for details

12 Preservation Lecture #5 (first 1.5 hours) Historic Finishes PHA, ch 21, 22, 23 Review for Quiz

13 Make up day and work day 14 Presentation of work to Charleston Preservation Society with accompanying

report by individual with support of team. Ø Quiz (individual) NPS text and lectures (first 1.5 hours)

Work Day/ Individual critiques for Structures Report/Rehab Plan

HPCP 299-001_Fall 2013.doc 8/13/2013 7

Title Block located in the lower right hand corner of the sheet with the lower and

right hand sides of this title block aligning with the lower and right hand side of the border of the entire sheet. (I will clarify this placement in class.)